Sec. 5. DUTIES

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## SEC. 5 DUTIES ###

(a)In general The Commission shall— ####

(1)prepare an overall program for commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the historic events preceding that anniversary; and ####

(2)plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate observances and activities commemorating the historic events that preceded, and are associated with, the United States Semiquincentennial. ###

(b)Requirements ####

(1)In general In preparing plans and an overall program, the Commission— #####

(A)shall give due consideration to any related plans and programs developed by State, local, and private groups; and #####

(B)may designate special committees with representatives from groups described in subparagraph

(A)to plan, develop, and coordinate specific activities. ####

(2)Emphasis The Commission shall— #####

(A)emphasize the planning of events in locations of historical significance to the United States, especially in those locations that witnessed the assertion of American liberty, such as— ######

(i)the 13 colonies; and ######

(ii)leading cities, including Boston, Charleston, New York City, and Philadelphia; and #####

(B)give special emphasis to— ######

(i)the role of persons and locations with significant impact on the history of the United States during the 250-year period beginning on the date of execution of the Declaration of Independence; and ######

(ii)the ideas associated with that history, which have been so important in the development of the United States, in world affairs, and in the quest for freedom of all mankind. ####

(3)Infrastructure The Commission shall— #####

(A)evaluate existing infrastructure; #####

(B)include in the report required under subsection

(c)recommendations for what infrastructure should be in place for the successful undertaking of an appropriate celebration in accordance with this Act; and #####

(C)coordinate with State and local bodies to make necessary infrastructure improvements. ###

(c)Report Submitted to the President ####

(1)In general Not later than March 31, 2020, the Commission shall submit to the President a comprehensive report that includes the specific recommendations of the Commission for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary and related events. ####

(2)Recommended activities The report may include recommended activities such as— #####

(A)the production, publication, and distribution of books, pamphlets, films, and other educational materials focusing on the history, culture, and political thought of the period of the American Revolution; #####

(B)bibliographical and documentary projects and publications; #####

(C)conferences, convocations, lectures, seminars, and other programs, especially those located in the 13 colonies, including the major cities and buildings of national historical significance of the 13 colonies; #####

(D)the development of libraries, museums, historic sites, and exhibits, including mobile exhibits; #####

(E)ceremonies and celebrations commemorating specific events, such as— ######

(i)the signing of the Declaration of Independence; ######

(ii)programs and activities focusing on the national and international significance of the United States Semiquincentennial; and ######

(iii)the implications of the Semiquincentennial for present and future generations; and #####

(F)encouraging Federal agencies to integrate the celebration of the Semiquincentennial into the regular activities and execution of the purpose of the agencies through such activities as the issuance of coins, medals, certificates of recognition, stamps, and the naming of vessels. ####

(3)Requirements The report shall include— #####

(A)the recommendations of the Commission for the allocation of financial and administrative responsibility among the public and private authorities and organizations recommended for participation by the Commission; and #####

(B)proposals for such legislative enactments and administrative actions as the Commission considers necessary to carry out the recommendations. ###

(d)Report Submitted to Congress The President shall submit to Congress a report that contains— ####

(1)the complete report of the Commission; and ####

(2)such comments and recommendations for legislation and such a description of administrative actions taken by the President as the President considers appropriate. ###

(e)Point of Contact The Commission, acting through the secretariat of the Commission described in section 9(b), shall serve as the point of contact of the Federal Government for all State, local, international, and private sector initiatives regarding the Semiquincentennial of the founding of the United States, with the purpose of coordinating and facilitating all fitting and proper activities honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.